power wire to altonater " tricky " help fast ??

[Joeycarmela]

My altonater has a long plastic harness looking tower on the power side, the battery factory wire is at the top of this tower and under the red cap on the tower is a bolt but no wire is there plus I can't get to that bolt so can I just add the awg upgrade to that location at the top of the 'tower" ?

Ford focus 2000 se wagon zetec engine dohc.. type this in Google to see my altonator and grey tower thing also .. remember my factory wire is at the top of that tower not under the red cap so can I add my awg wire there also. ? I ask cause people say under the cap online but I assume that tower has a bolt u Der it so both spots work
Please help I am trying g to d this now lol

Thanks

 

[Joeycarmela]

This is the " tower " thing I spoke of

 

[Perry Babin]

I can't tell you how to connect to the alternator but you should be aware that you're bypassing the factory over-current fusing when you do this. Most vehicles have some sort of fuse or fusible link to protect against fire if the alternator shorts internally.

 

[Joeycarmela]

Can I add a wire to he top of that tower ? Anyone

I am adding a fuse, thanks for the heads up

U have big 3 done ?

 

[Perry Babin]

A fuse would give the protection needed as long as the fuse is rated to protect the wire being used.

 

[Joeycarmela]

Can I buy this fuse at a local store ? I think it's a 150 amp people use not sure yet

 

[Perry Babin]

If you're asking me about the big-3... I haven't had a working stereo in my vehicle in 10 years (or more).

 

[Perry Babin]

The fuse is dependent on the wire size. 150 amps would probably be borderline for 4g but OK for anything larger.

Any car audio shop will have suitable fuses.

Read the 'wire' and 'fuses' pages (#14 and #16) of the car audio site in the sig line below.

 

[sippy]

I'd take the audio power positive feed from where the cars positive attaches, so if that's the 'tower' on the alt E rnator......
Make sure that you use decent crimped on spade ends on the audio power cables - Alt > Fuse > amp - as well as on the earth which is best earthed to a rear seat belt mount using a crimped on ring end.
Dont skimp on positive or earth wire diameter - make it as big as the one from alternator to battery.

 

[Joeycarmela]

Does nobody here know where to connect the power wire on this alternator ?? Really

 

[Perry Babin]

Try >>> Car Alarm, Car Stereo, Mobile Video, and Cruise Control Info for Installers

Come back and post a link if you get any useful information there.

 

[Joeycarmela]

Ok, I tried to take the bunut off on the top of this tower and it bends the plastic to the point of almost snapping yet the bolt won't turn a bit. Really annoying

 

[Joeycarmela]

I put some we-40 on it so I will try again tomorrow and see

 

[Perry Babin]

The link I provided has a LOT of professional installers. They should be able to tell you the best way to make the connection.

 

[jan.didden]

Does nobody here know where to connect the power wire on this alternator ?? Really

Hey, don't look at me - I only came here to find out what an altonator is

Jan

 

[Joeycarmela]

Ok I will check it out Perry , thanks..

Jan.. it charges the battery in a car simply put for you.Once the car is started that is.

 

[Joeycarmela]

Ok.... So for anyone looking to do the same .... Take a wrench and place it right on the plastic tower under the bolt and turn it the opposite way as you turn your ratchet to loosen the bolt.... This will keep it from snapping the plastic part, also the power wire attaches there so it should be fine. This method makes it a breeze to do the big 3 on the Ford focus 2000 se wagon zetec engine.... Loosen the bolt attach the wire and wala your done with the power wire. Run two 4 ash to be a zero awg and your good after the grounds which are easy one under the air box the the right of the battery follow the small ground wire there, other goes to the engine I think can't find it yet and not needed the engine to chassis is left side by steering fluid container connects to engine mount.... Any questions ask.... Wanted to share as this is a audio site here to help others. Find it odd noone knows how to add a power wire on a alternator lol whatever it's done and now new comers will know as I just gave the run through on this pain in the *** plastic tower.... Pop the antifreeze container off and the solonoid above the alternator and push wires over after unclipping those harnesses to make room the reach this tower and get a ratchet And a wrench on it.... Glad I did it myself and can help others. Fuel pump I did also along with starter ect so any questions ask and I will help anyone as I like to help it's why I'm here.... Thanks to the few who at least tried to help.... Added pics to help

 

[Joeycarmela]

Ratchet goes on the nut obviously and wrench where it shows it.... Hard to take pic and hold both